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There’s a Slow Food revolution in Boracay
The booth of Slow Food Community in Boracay at Terra Madre Visayas, with (from left): Janna Lejano, Gil delos Santos, Celeen Sazon, Kate Tagua, Vilmina Villanueva, Chef Derrick Perez, Realisa Bornasal, Desiree Segovia. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
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February 20, 2024February 20, 2024Food

There’s a Slow Food revolution in Boracay

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Boracay, once a small island community of fishers and farmers, has become the “crown jewel of Philippine tourism.” But amid the global acclaim for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant nightlife, questions arise on what truly sets it apart, particularly in terms of its food culture. While there is an array of international cuisines to...

To break the isolation and reach out to indigenous peoples in Aklan town
PHOTOS BY JOSE MARCUS MENDOZA
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November 30, 2023November 30, 2023Diversity

To break the isolation and reach out to indigenous peoples in Aklan town

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Time slows down and nature reigns supreme in Dalagsaan, according to visitors to this barangay nestled deep in the municipality of Libacao in Aklan. Amid sweeping landscapes, meandering rivers and terraced paddies, a closely knit community steeped in tradition thrives in Dalagsaan. It is the ancestral homeland of the indigenous Akeanon-Bukidnon and regarded as the last...